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Pear, Chocolate and Bourbon Vanilla Mille-Feuille
Elegant mille-feuille composed of chocolate puff pastry, a silky bourbon vanilla cream, and honey‑caramelized pears. Perfect for a special occasion or a refined dessert.
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Critical Success Points
- • Rest the puff pastry in the refrigerator (2 h)
- • Bake the puff pastry with a protective sheet to avoid over‑expansion
- • Temper the egg‑milk mixture to avoid lumps
- • Cook the pastry cream until thickened without burning
- • Quick assembly so the pastry stays crisp
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven (200 °C) with kitchen gloves.
- • Boiling milk can cause burns – handle it carefully.
- • Use a sharp knife to avoid slipping.
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